Working at Glumac was an incredible experience. The culture in the LA office especially is very collaborative and friendly, with almost everyone (including very important people in the company) going out of their way to introduce themselves to you and make connections. The work I did with the energy team was interesting and meaningful, and everyone was very receptive to feedback about giving you work that you were interested in. This was the first year that the company had an organized intern program that included multiple weekly trainings and a group project that was presented at the end of the internship. From day 1, it was made clear how much Glumac cares about their interns & employees. The flexibility of the hybrid work environment was also a huge plus.
What I wish was different
With several people working from home and being in different regions of the country, it could be a little intimidating sometimes reaching out to people you hadn't met face to face before - however, several members of my team set up quick virtual meetings just to say hi and introduce themselves, which was a pleasant surprise.
Advice
Everyone is willing to listen to feedback and help you make the most out of your experience. Always reach out to your supervisors and let them help you get to where you want to be!
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Energy Intern
June - August 2023 • San Francisco, CA
What I liked
There were many opportunities for learning in this internship. I found it to be great for my professional career development. There were a multitude of program trainings that gave great background on all facets of work done within the company. Everyone I interacted with, from the president of the company to senior staff and supervisors, were happy to help and knowledgeable.
What I wish was different
Advice
Don't be afraid to reach out to co-workers for advice. Be comfortable asking the dumb questions, it will only further your learning experience!
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Lighting Intern
June - August 2023 • Austin, TX
What I liked
Flexible work environment with people happy to help and answer questions.
What I wish was different
Wish there was more coordination for meetings with folks in different time zones.
Advice
I would encourage others to ask questions and be as involved as possible!
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Mechanical Intern
June - August 2023 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
If I had to summarize Glumac's culture in one word, it would be OPPORTUNITY. Beyond just the internship program, Glumac heavily presents opportunities for interns and employees to learn, network, and experience the whole range of the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) industry. The intern program (led by Andrea Hildan and Jessica Woody) also hosted various training sessions for interns to learn about industry practices, the basis of engineering concepts, and specific software skills (BlueBeam and Revit).
Furthermore, it's hard to find a firm that has so many friendly people who genuinely wish for your success.
From President Joseph Fong to associate engineers and even the <1-year coworkers, everyone is willing to connect and approach each other as simply "people."
What I wish was different
It ended too quickly! The program was around 2 months for most interns.
Advice
Although it's great to have a lot of technical information, those things can be learned. It's much more valuable to approach the internship with a mindset to grow and engage with the people! Have fun!
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Energy Intern
July - September 2022 • Portland, OR
What I liked
Everyone a part of the Energy Team and other departments had great energy and made me feel welcome instantly. Those that I worked closely with always took their time to thoroughly answer my questions. The projects challenged me in a good way and I was able to learn how to use Revit.
What I wish was different
Advice
Knowing a bit about Revit and IES in advance would be beneficial
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
May - August 2022 • San Diego, CA
What I liked
Great company that highly prioritizes the education of it's interns. You'll be paired with a current engineer of your discipline who you will help with projects and gain experience in the field. You'll have the option of wfh or in the office. Mechanical interns will essentially be designing HVAC systems through complex projects and the associated equipment.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Software being used: Revit.
Relevant classes: Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, HVAC
Be comfortable with asking around for help. Many engineers work from home, so you'll often be calling people up for help.
